Daily Announcements
Hastings High School
Office Phone: 269-948-4409
Friday 9/18/26
PRINCIPAL PARENT LETTER
Please click here to view a message from Mr. Powell. (9/25)
A Message from Hastings Area Schools
Community Forum
You’re Invited! We are hosting a bond proposal community forum on Monday, September 21st at 5:30 PM in the Middle School Commons.
HOMECOMING
Dress Up Days for Homecoming
Monday: Meme Monday
Tuesday: Summerween (Appropriate Halloween apparel or costume)
Wednesday: Heroes vs Villains
Thursday: Dress in your grade level shirt or on theme
Friday: Saxon Spirit Blue and Gold
Homecoming will be the week of 9/19 - 9/26/2026. This year "the magic, the myth, and the force come home this Homecoming season!".
Seniors - Star Wars
Juniors - Oz
Sophomores - Harry Potter
Freshman - Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Click HERE to see all the Homecoming information and for links to the grade-level pages!
Float Building begins Sunday, September 13. Check your grade level schedule in the hallways or online for building days, time
and locations.
Homecoming Dance Tickets
Dance tickets go on sale Monday September 14! They will be available at both lunches for $15 each. Tickets may only be purchased for individual’s 9th grade - 20 years of age. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, please obtain a guest form at the ticket table and get it back to the main office no later than Thursday September 24. Only students of high
school age -20 will be permitted at the dance.
Powder Puff
The Powder Puff game will take place on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm! Plan to come for the game and stay for the bonfire immediately after.
STUDENT SERVICES
AP CONTRACTS
AP Students, if you have not already turned in your signed contract, please return that to the counseling department before September 25th. Thank you! (9/25)
REP VISITS
Attention ALL STUDENTS! We have a few college rep visits coming up! Sign-ups are open for 9th-12th graders. If you would like to attend, please sign-up through your Naviance account.
- Western Michigan University- Thursday, September 17, 9:04am (sign-up deadline: 9/15)
- Grand Rapids Community College - Thursday, September 17, 2pm (sign up deadline 9/15/0
- Lansing Community College - Tuesday, September 22, 2pm (sign up deadline: 9/20)
- University of Chicago - Wednesday, September 23, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/22)
- Kalamazoo College - Monday, September 28, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/26)
- Davenport University-Grand Rapids - Wednesday, September 30, 12:56pm (sign up deadline: 9/28)
Questions? See Mrs. Herbert in the Counseling Department. (9/28)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- YMCA of Barry County is looking for fun, energetic high school students to join their Y Time Afterschool Program staff team! Y Time runs Monday–Friday from 3:00–6:00 PM. They are looking for applicants who love working with kids, enjoy being active, and bring a positive, fun-loving attitude. To apply, fill out the application online here: https://www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org/get-involved/employment/ Questions? Email Shay: shay@ymcaofbarrycounty.org (9/22)
- The CERC is looking to add more lifeguards to their amazing CERC Aquatics Team! If you’re interested in a fun and rewarding job where you can make a difference, please email CERC@hassk12.org for more information or to reserve your spot. Come join the team and help keep our community swimming strong!
Lifeguard Certification Course
Dates:
· Friday, Oct. 2 – 3:30–6:00 PM
· Saturday, Oct. 3 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
· Sunday, Oct. 4 – 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Some online coursework must be completed before the in-person sessions.
Training and certification will be provided — no experience necessary!
CLUBS
Interact Club / Blood Drive
Donate Blood, Save Lives!
The Interact Club is hosting the first blood drive of the school year on Monday, September 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Aux Gym.
Students must be at least 16 years old to donate. Donors who are 16 years old must have a completed parent/guardian consent form, available in the office.
All eligible donors will receive a Versiti water bottle and sticker pack while supplies last.
Sign up today: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11640369
Every donation can help save lives. We hope to see you there!
YIG
SAXONS!
The City to Students application is open and has been sent to 9th and 10th grade emails. This is really unique opportunity for students to be involved in their local government. The application and parent permission slips are due by October 14. Permission slips can be turned into Ms. Putnam in room, B205. If you need a permission slip, please see me for copy. If you have questions, please see Ms. Putnam or Meredith Ansorge. (9/22)
Attention HHS YIG delegation: There will be a mandatory meeting for all new and old members on Sunday, September 20th, from 1PM - 2PM in Ms. Putnam's room, B205 to discuss Fall Conference. If you cannot make this meeting, you need to see Ms. Putnam on Monday. (9/18)
GSA
The next meeting of the HHS GSA club will be help on Thursday, September 24th, in Ms. O'Brian's room, B210, from 3 - 4 PM. Bring a friend, all are welcome. (9/24)
SENIOR CLASS PARTY
All seniors please sign up. If you have already signed up do not forget to add contacts. This fundraiser goes live on October 1st!
**PHHSSP is a non-profit organization not affiliated with the Hastings Area School System.**
ATHLETICS CLUBS
- To view current Sports Schedules, visit our website or click here: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/hastings-high-school
-If you have not set up a Final Forms account please do so. Information on how to set up an account can be found on the Athletics page of the school website.
- Athletes are required to have a Final Forms account in order to participate in a sport. This account must be set up by the parent/guardian. If you already have an account, please make sure to update your information and upload a current physical.
RESULTS from coaches
JV Football
JV Football beat Coldwater last night 32-14. It was a team effort that allowed the Saxons to earn their first win of the season.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 21st-25th – Spirit Week
September 22nd – Powder Puff Football Game
September 25th – Homecoming vs Western
September 26th - Homecoming Dance
September 28th - Blood Drive
October 7th - Musical Launch Party in the HPAC at 3:05
October 8th – Fall Choir Concert 7pm
October 9th – Picture Retakes